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New brain exhibit is extra meaningful for this mom and daughter

Journey Through the Human Brain takes a bottom-up approach to telling the story of the brain, from the molecular and cellular level to the integrated circuitry that creates our hopes, fears and memories.

"Luckily eight weeks later she went walking out of the ICU," says Arrizza.

"I just decided I wasn't going anywhere. I've come back 100%, I couldn't walk, I couldn't do two plus two math, I couldn't do anything, by the grace of God I'm here right now and with the help of my daughters," says Arrizza's mom, Suzanne Capaldo.

Her mom is proud of Kate's work, "She has worked so so hard to get where she is."

"Journey through the human brain", inspired by her stroke.. on display for the first time.

Kate wants the exhibit to help others live a healthy brain lifestyle which includes getting enough sleep, eating right, socializing with positive people, and keeping the brain stimulated by doing activities like puzzles.

"It's really special considering what we've been through," says Arrizza.

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